Around the Diocese

Healthy Conversations on Dieting — Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6 p.m. in the Juan Diego Catholic High School Little Theatre, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. A panel of physicians will talk about Healthy Eating and Diet Supplements, sponsored by LonePeak/St. Mark’s Medical Center. Space limited, free and open to the public, call 801.268.7940 to reserve seats.

Make-up Placement Exam —Saturday, Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Juan Diego Catholic High School, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Cost: $25 for all incoming freshman and new sophomore students for 2012 - 2013 enrollment. For information and to register call 801-984-7661.

Saint Rose Sewing Angels — Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clinton 27th Ward, 1708 West 800 North, Clinton, in conjunction with Saint Rose of Lima parishioners. There will be activities for all levels of sewing abilities and a potluck lunch. For information call 801-544-4269.

Saint Olaf School Open House — Sunday, Jan. 22, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at 1793 Orchard Dr., Bountiful. Discover the opportunities your child can experience by attending Saint Olaf Catholic School. For information, call 801-295-5341 or visit http://www.stoalfs.org.

The Madeleine Choir School Open House — Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 205 First Ave., SLC. A formal presentation begins at 6 p.m. A second open house will be Sunday, Jan. 29 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The school is accepting applications for the 2012 - 2013 school year for pre-kindergarten through Grade Eight and is scheduling personalized tours. For information or to schedule a tour, call 801-323-9850, ext. 103 or visit www.utmcs.org.

Saint John the Baptist Catholic Schools Open House — Sunday, Jan. 29 from noon to 2 p.m. at 300 East 11800 South, Draper. This is for both the elementary school (grades prekindergarten through 5) and the middle school (grades 6, 7, 8).

Kearns-St. Ann School Open House — Sunday, Jan.29 at 1 p.m. at 430 East 2100 South, SLC. Tour the school and meet the administration, faculty, and staff. There will be a second Open House Friday, Feb. 3, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with Mass. Applications will be accepted and tuition assistance information will be available. For information contact srainwater@ksaschool.org or call 801-486-0741.

From Spirituals to Swing 2012 — Sunday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. This a benefit concert to raise tmoney needed for the installation of the new pipe organ. Tickets are available at the door and are $10.00 ea. or $20.00 per family.

Our Lady of Lourdes School Open Houses — Sunday Jan. 29 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Feb. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m., Feb. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., March 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. and April 24, from 9 to 11 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes School is located at 1065 East 700 South, SLC.

Saint Vincent’s Catholic School Open House — Wednesday, Feb. 1, starting at 5:30 p.m. at 1385 East Spring Lane, SLC. Meet our great faculty, staff and parents and visit our classrooms to learn more about Saint Vincent’s school and programs. Following the tours is a Literacy Night (for its current families).

Annual Family Math & Science Night — Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Also admissions open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tour the classrooms and meet the teachers.

Open Enrollment — Juan Diego Catholic High School is now accepting applications for 2012-2013 school year. Applications can be located at www.jdchs.org. Call Kirsten Jansen, 801-984-7661 for tours and information.

Old-Time Barn Dance — Saturday, Feb. 11, will be Saint Vincent’s Annual Auction at St. Vincent de Paul Holy Family Hall, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. There will be appetizers, cocktails, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. Cost is $75.

Catholic Woman’s League — is accepting applications from 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations to be considered as beneficiaries of the CWL 2012 annual fundraiser, the fall benefit luncheon. For an application, contact Cheryl Johnson, 2407 Summerfield Lane, Sandy, UT 84092 or email her at cjjohnson@q.com. The application deadline is Feb. 15.

Love One Another Blizzard Ball — Saturday, Feb. 11, hosted by Saint John the Baptist schools at the Little America Hotel Grand Ballroom, 555 S. Main St., SLC. To register go to http://hsa.sjbelementary.org or in the SJB middle or elementary school offices. Registration is due by Feb. 5.

Utah Steel Drum Festival — Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Juan Diego Catholic High School auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Multi-high school competition, open to the public. Performance at 5 p.m.

Accepting Students — The Cathedral of the Madeleine is accepting students in grades K-7 for religious education. Classes are held on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in the basement of the cathedral (Scanlan Hall). For information, contact Cathy Paiz, 801-699-9059 or e-mail cpaiz@saltlakecathedral.com.

Elder Care Presentation — Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 7 p.m., at Saint John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Topics include welfare and care of the elderly with special focus on health care needs and issues, estate planning, and community resources. A licensed counselor social worker and attorney will give the presentation and be available for questions.

Friday Night Dinner and Bingo — at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 4501 West 5215 South in Kearns. Dinner is served at 5:45 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. The cost is $14 for a night of good food and fun entertainment.

Catholic Homeschoolers Unite — Join other Catholic home schooling families in the Diocese of Salt Lake City for their once-a-month gatherings. Meeting on the first Fridays of each month. For information, call Stacy Christian in South Salt Lake, 801-432-8670, or Robin Callon in Ogden, 801-479-5894.